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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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