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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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