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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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