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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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