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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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