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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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