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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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