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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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