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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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