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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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