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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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