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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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