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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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