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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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