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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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