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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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