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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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