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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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