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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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