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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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