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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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