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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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