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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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