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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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