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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

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