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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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