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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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