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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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