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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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