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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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