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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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