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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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