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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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