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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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