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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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