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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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