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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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