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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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