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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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