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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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