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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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