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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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