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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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