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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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