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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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