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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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