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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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