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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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