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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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