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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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