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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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