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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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