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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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