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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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