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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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