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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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