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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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