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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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