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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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