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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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