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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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