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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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