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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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