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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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