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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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