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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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