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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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