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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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