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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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