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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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