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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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