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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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