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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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