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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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