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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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