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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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