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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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