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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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