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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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