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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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