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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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