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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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