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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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