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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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