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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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