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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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