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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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