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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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