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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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