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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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