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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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