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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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