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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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