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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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