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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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