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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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