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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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