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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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