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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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