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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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