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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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