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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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