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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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