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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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