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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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