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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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