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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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