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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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