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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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