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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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