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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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