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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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