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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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