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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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