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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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