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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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