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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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