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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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