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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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