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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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