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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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