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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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