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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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