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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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