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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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