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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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