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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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