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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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