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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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