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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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