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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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