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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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