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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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