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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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