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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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