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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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