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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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