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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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