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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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