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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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