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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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