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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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