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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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