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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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