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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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