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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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