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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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