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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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