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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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