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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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