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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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