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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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