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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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