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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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