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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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