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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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