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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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