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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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