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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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