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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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