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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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