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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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