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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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