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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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