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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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