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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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