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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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