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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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