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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive 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 institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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