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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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