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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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