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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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