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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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