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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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