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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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