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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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