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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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