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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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