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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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