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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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