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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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