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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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