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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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