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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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