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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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