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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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