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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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