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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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