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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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