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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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