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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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