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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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