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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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