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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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