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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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