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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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