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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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