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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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