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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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