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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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