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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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