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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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