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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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