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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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