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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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