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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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