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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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