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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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