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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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