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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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