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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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