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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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