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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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