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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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