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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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