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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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