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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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