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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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