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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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