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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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