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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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