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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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