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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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