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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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