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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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