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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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