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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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