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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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