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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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