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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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