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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education