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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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