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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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