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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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