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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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