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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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