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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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