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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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