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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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