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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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