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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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