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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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