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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 (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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