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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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