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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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