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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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