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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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