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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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