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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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