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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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