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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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