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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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