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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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