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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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