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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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