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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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