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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

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