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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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