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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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