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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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