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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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