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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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