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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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