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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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