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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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