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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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