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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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