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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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