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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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