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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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