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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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