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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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