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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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