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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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