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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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