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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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