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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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