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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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