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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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