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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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