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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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