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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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