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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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