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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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