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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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