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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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