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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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