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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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