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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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