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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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