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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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