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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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