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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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