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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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