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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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