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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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