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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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