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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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