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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources