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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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