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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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