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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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