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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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