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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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