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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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