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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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