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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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