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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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