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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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