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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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