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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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