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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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