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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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