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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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