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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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