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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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