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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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