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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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