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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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