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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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