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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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