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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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