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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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