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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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