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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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