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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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