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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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