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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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