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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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