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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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