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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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