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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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