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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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