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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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