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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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