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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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