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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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