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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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