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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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