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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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