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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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