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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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