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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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