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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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