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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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