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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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