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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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