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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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