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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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