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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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