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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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