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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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