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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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