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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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