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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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