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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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