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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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