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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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