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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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