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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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