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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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