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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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