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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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