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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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