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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically 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 now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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