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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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