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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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