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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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