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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources