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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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