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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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