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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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