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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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