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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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