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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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