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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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