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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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