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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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