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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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