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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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