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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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