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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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