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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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