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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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