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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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