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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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