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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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