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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

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