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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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