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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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