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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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