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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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