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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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