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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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