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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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