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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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