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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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