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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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