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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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