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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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