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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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