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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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