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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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