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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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