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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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