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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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