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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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