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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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