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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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