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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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