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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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