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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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