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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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