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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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