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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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