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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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