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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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