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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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