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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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