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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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