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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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