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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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