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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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