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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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