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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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