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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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