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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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