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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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