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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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