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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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