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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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