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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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