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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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