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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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