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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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