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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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