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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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