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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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