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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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