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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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