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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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