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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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