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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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