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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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