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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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