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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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