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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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