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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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