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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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