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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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