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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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