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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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