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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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