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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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