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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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