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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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