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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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