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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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