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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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