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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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