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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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