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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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