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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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