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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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