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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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