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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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