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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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