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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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