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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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