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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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