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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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