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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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