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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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