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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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