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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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