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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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