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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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