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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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