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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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