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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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