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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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