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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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