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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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