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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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