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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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