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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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