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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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