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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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