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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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