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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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