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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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