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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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