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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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