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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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