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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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