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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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