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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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