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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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