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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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