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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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