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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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