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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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