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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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