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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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