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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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