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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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