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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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