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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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