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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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