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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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