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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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