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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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